# Frank Winterstein > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Frank_Winterstein > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Frank_Winterstein.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Winterstein > Source revision: 1335607420 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Australian international rugby league footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Use Australian English|date=March 2015}} {{Infobox rugby league biography | name = Frankie Winterstein | fullname = Frank Winterstein | image = Frankie Winterstein.jpg | caption = | position = {{rlp|SR}} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|12|17|df=yes}} | birth_place = [Canterbury](/source/Canterbury%2C_New_South_Wales), New South Wales, Australia | height = {{convert|1.94|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|105|kg|stlb lb|abbr=on}} | club1 = [Canterbury Bulldogs](/source/Canterbury-Bankstown_Bulldogs) | year1start = 2008 | year1end = | appearances1 = 5 | tries1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | fieldgoals1 = 0 | points1 = 0 | club2 = {{nowrap|[Wakefield Trinity Wildcats](/source/Wakefield_Trinity)}} | year2start = 2009 | year2end = | appearances2 = 6 | tries2 = 0 | goals2 = 0 | fieldgoals2 = 0 | points2 = 0 | club3 = [Crusaders RL](/source/Crusaders_Rugby_League) | year3start = 2010 | year3end = 11 | appearances3 = 48 | tries3 = 5 | goals3 = 0 | fieldgoals3 = 0 | points3 = 20 | club4 = [Widnes Vikings](/source/Widnes_Vikings) | year4start = 2012 | year4end = 13 | appearances4 = 50 | tries4 = 15 | goals4 = 0 | fieldgoals4 = 0 | points4 = 60 | club5 = [Manly Sea Eagles](/source/Manly-Warringah_Sea_Eagles) | year5start = 2016 | year5end = 18 | appearances5 = 42 | tries5 = 3 | goals5 = 0 | fieldgoals5 = 0 | points5 = 12 | club6 = [Penrith Panthers](/source/Penrith_Panthers) | year6start = 2019 | year6end = | appearances6 = 12 | tries6 = 1 | goals6 = 0 | fieldgoals6 = 0 | points6 = 4 | club7 = [Toulouse Olympique](/source/Toulouse_Olympique) | year7start = 2020 | year7end = 21 | appearances7 = 4 | tries7 = 0 | goals7 = 0 | fieldgoals7 = 0 | points7 = 0 | teamA = [Samoa](/source/Samoa_national_rugby_league_team) | yearAstart = 2006 | yearAend = 17 | appearancesA = 9 | triesA = 2 | goalsA = 0 | fieldgoalsA = 0 | pointsA = 8 | ru_position = [Centre](/source/Centre_(rugby_union)) | ru_club1 = [Kintetsu Liners](/source/Kintetsu_Liners) | ru_year1start = 2014 | ru_year1end = 15 | ru_appearances1 = 19 | ru_tries1 = 0 | ru_goals1 = 0 | ru_fieldgoals1 = 0 | ru_points1 = 0 | ru_teamA = [Australia 7s](/source/Australia_national_rugby_sevens_team) | ru_yearAstart = 2016 | ru_yearAend = | ru_appearancesA = 15 | ru_triesA = 1 | ru_goalsA = 0 | ru_fieldgoalsA = 0 | ru_pointsA = 5 | source = {{cite web |title=Frank Winterstein |url=http://www.crusadersrfl.com/teammember.php?id=385 |publisher=crusadersrfl.com |access-date=7 August 2011 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526055528/http://www.crusadersrfl.com/teammember.php?id=385 |archive-date=26 May 2012}}{{cite web |title=Frank Winterstein |url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Frank-Winterstein |publisher=Love Rugby League}}{{cite web |title=Frank Winterstein |url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/Frank_Winterstein/summary.html |publisher=Rugby League Project}}{{cite web |title=Winterstein Frank |url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player-13894.html |publisher=It's Rugby}}{{cite web |title=Frankie Winterstein |url=https://www.worldrugby.org/sevens-series/player/mens/57484 |publisher=World Rugby}} | updated = 23 January 2021 | module = {{infobox person | embed = yes | father = | mother = | spouse = {{marriage|[Taylor Winterstein](/source/Taylor_Winterstein)|2013}} | children = 3{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} | education = | alma_mater = | relatives = [Antonio Winterstein](/source/Antonio_Winterstein) (cousin) }} }} '''Frank Winterstein''' (born 17 December 1986) is a Samoa international [rugby league](/source/rugby_league) footballer who plays as a {{rlp|sr}} forward for [Toulouse Olympique](/source/Toulouse_Olympique) in the [Championship](/source/RFL_Championship). Winterstein previously played for the [Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs](/source/Canterbury-Bankstown_Bulldogs), [Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles](/source/Manly-Warringah_Sea_Eagles) and the [Penrith Panthers](/source/Penrith_Panthers) in the [National Rugby League](/source/National_Rugby_League) (NRL), and for the [Wakefield Trinity Wildcats](/source/Wakefield_Trinity), [Crusaders Rugby League](/source/Crusaders_Rugby_League) and the [Widnes Vikings](/source/Widnes_Vikings) in the [Super League](/source/Super_League). He played [rugby union](/source/rugby_union) for the [Kintetsu Liners](/source/Kintetsu_Liners) in the [Top League](/source/Top_League) and the [Australian rugby sevens team](/source/Australia_national_rugby_sevens_team). ==Background== He was born in [Canterbury](/source/Canterbury%2C_New_South_Wales), New South Wales, Australia. ==Playing career== Winterstein previously played for [Wakefield Trinity](/source/Wakefield_Trinity) and the [Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs](/source/Canterbury-Bankstown_Bulldogs) in the [NRL](/source/NRL). Winterstein made his first grade debut for Canterbury-Bankstown in Round 13 2008 at [ANZ Stadium](/source/ANZ_Stadium) against the [Newcastle Knights](/source/Newcastle_Knights). Winterstein made five appearances in his debut season as Canterbury endured a horror season on the field finishing last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/wakefield-wildcats-winterstein-poised-for-crusaders-1-2232538|title=WAKEFIELD WILDCATS: Winterstein poised for Crusaders|date=30 October 2009|newspaper=Yorkshire Evening Post|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009143648/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/wakefield-wildcats-winterstein-poised-for-crusaders-1-2232538|archive-date=9 October 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyleague/5090961/Squeaky-clean-Winterstein-eager-to-make-mark-for-Wakefield.html |work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London |title='Squeaky clean' Winterstein eager to make mark for Wakefield |first=Michael |last=Fisher |date=2009-04-01 |access-date=2010-05-02}}{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/warriors-and-wolves-silent-over-future-of-gleeson-1659800.html |work=The Independent |location=London |title=Warriors and Wolves silent over future of Gleeson |first=Dave |last=Hadfield |date=2009-04-02 |access-date=2010-05-02}} Winterstein later signed a two-year deal at Super League newcomers [Widnes](/source/Widnes_Vikings). ===Bradford Bulls=== In October 2013, Winterstein signed a one-year deal with the [Bradford Bulls](/source/Bradford_Bulls) while he was playing in the [2013 Rugby League World Cup](/source/2013_Rugby_League_World_Cup) with Samoa.{{cite web |date=29 October 2013 |title=Frank Winterstein: Bradford Bulls sign Samoa's ex-Widnes forward |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/24706938 |publisher=BBC |access-date=9 February 2018}}{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=Jack |date=29 October 2013 |title=Bradford snap up Samoan forward Frank Winterstein |url=https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/347892/Bradford-snap-up-Samoan-forward-Frank-Winterstein |work=Daily Star|location=United Kingdom|access-date=9 February 2018}} He was released by mutual consent in January 2014, without having appeared for the club.{{cite web |date=6 January 2014 |title=Frank Winterstein released by Bradford Bulls |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/25620468 |publisher=BBC |access-date=9 February 2018}}{{cite web |date=6 January 2014 |title=Bradford Bulls release Winterstein |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/bradford-bulls-release-winterstein |publisher=SBS |access-date=9 February 2018}} ===Rugby union=== In March 2016, Winterstein joined the [Australian rugby sevens squad](/source/Australia_national_rugby_sevens_team).{{cite web |date=18 March 2016 |title=Winterstein joins Australian Sevens program |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/03/21/winterstein-joins-australian-sevens-program |publisher=rugby.com.au |access-date=9 February 2018}} He appeared at the [2016 Hong Kong Sevens](/source/2016_Hong_Kong_Sevens), [2016 Singapore Sevens](/source/2016_Singapore_Sevens) and [2016 London Sevens](/source/2016_London_Sevens). ===Manly Warringah Sea Eagles=== Winterstein returned to rugby league in August 2016, signing with the [Manly Warringah Sea Eagles](/source/Manly_Warringah_Sea_Eagles) effective immediately until the end of 2017.{{cite web |date=20 August 2016 |title=Manly sign Frank Winterstein |url=http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2016/08/20/manly_sign_frank_win.html |publisher=seaeagles.com.au |access-date=8 October 2017}} In July 2017, Winterstein extended his contract with the Sea Eagles until the end of 2019.{{cite web |date=11 July 2017 |title=Winterstein signs new Manly NRL deal |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/winterstein-signs-new-manly-nrl-deal |publisher=SBS |access-date=9 February 2018}} ===Penrith Panthers=== At the start of the [2019 NRL season](/source/2019_NRL_season), Winterstein was released by Manly-Warringah and he signed a contract to join Penrith. Winterstein made his debut for Penrith in round two against Newcastle, scoring a try in a 16–14 victory at the [Newcastle International Sports Centre](/source/Newcastle_International_Sports_Centre).{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/03/11/frank-winterstein-set-for-late-penrith-switch/|title=Winterstein set for Penrith switch after Manly release|website=NRL}} On 16 September 2019, it was revealed that Winterstein was one of ten players who were to be released by the Penrith club at the end of the [2019 NRL season](/source/2019_NRL_season).{{cite web|url=https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2019/09/16/2019-merv-cartwright-medal-tribute-to-departing-players/|title=Tribute to Departing Players|website=Penrith Panthers}} ===Toulouse Olympique=== At the end of the 2019 season, the 32-year-old was not offered another Australian contract. He then signed a two-year deal with the French rugby league team [Toulouse Olympique](/source/Toulouse_Olympique) for the European 2020/21 seasons.{{Cite news|title=Anti-vax WAG Taylor Winterstein claims there is a 'strong core' of anti-vaxxing families in the NRL|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/antivax-wag-taylor-winterstein-claims-healthcare-workers-are-lying-and-injecting-bleach-is-akin-to-vaccination/news-story/ca741b778cc966ae09698e5ac8f9f69b|last=Coates|first=Sally|date=2020-05-06|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|url-access=subscription|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200506124502/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/antivax-wag-taylor-winterstein-claims-healthcare-workers-are-lying-and-injecting-bleach-is-akin-to-vaccination/news-story/ca741b778cc966ae09698e5ac8f9f69b|archive-date=6 May 2020|access-date=6 May 2020}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/frank-winterstein-joins-toulouse/|title=Frank Winterstein joins Toulouse|last=Darbyshire|first=Drew|date=2019-10-24|work=Love Rugby League|location=UK|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223051501/https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/frank-winterstein-joins-toulouse/|archive-date=2019-12-23}} On 22 Jan 2021, it was reported that he had left the club by mutual consent{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=22 January 2021|access-date=23 January 2021|title=Frank Winterstein leaves Toulouse|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/frank-winterstein-leaves-toulouse/}} ===Representative career=== Winterstein has represented [Samoa](/source/Samoa_national_rugby_league_team) internationally, first playing in the [Federation Shield](/source/Federation_Shield) in 2005.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/international_and_australian/6103128.stm |title=England 38-14 Samoa |publisher=BBC |date=2006-11-05 |access-date=2008-07-30}} ==Personal life== Winterstein is the cousin of [North Queensland Cowboys](/source/North_Queensland_Cowboys) winger [Antonio Winterstein](/source/Antonio_Winterstein). He is married to social media influencer [Taylor Winterstein](/source/Taylor_Winterstein).{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/health/nrl-star-frank-wintersteins-wife-taylor-selling-miracle-powder-she-claims-cures-illness-for-150-a-pop/news-story/54db7fbb34cefcb5b4dcd5e31a0bba7e|title=Doctor lashes anti-vaxxer's 'miracle' cure|last=Molloy|first=Shannon|date=2019-04-19|website=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20191202215830/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/health/nrl-star-frank-wintersteins-wife-taylor-selling-miracle-powder-she-claims-cures-illness-for-150-a-pop/news-story/54db7fbb34cefcb5b4dcd5e31a0bba7e|archive-date=2 December 2019}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{commons category}} * [https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/penrith-panthers/frank-winterstein/ Penrith Panthers profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517171344/https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/penrith-panthers/frank-winterstein/ |date=17 May 2019 }} * [https://www.seaeagles.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/manly-warringah-sea-eagles/frank-winterstein/ Manly Sea Eagles profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306022944/https://www.seaeagles.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/manly-warringah-sea-eagles/frank-winterstein/ |date=6 March 2018 }} * [http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=381#Frank-Winterstein 2017 RLWC profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113084902/http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=381#Frank-Winterstein |date=13 January 2018 }} * {{World Rugby Sevens Series profile|mens/57484|Frankie Winterstein}} {{Toulouse Olympique squad}} {{Samoa 2013 Rugby League World Cup squad}} {{Samoa 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Winterstein, Frank}} Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:Australian expatriate rugby league players in England Category:Australian expatriate rugby union players in Japan Category:Australian rugby league players Category:Australian rugby union players Category:Australian people of Samoan descent Category:Sportspeople of Samoan descent Category:Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players Category:Crusaders Rugby League players Category:Footballers who switched code Category:Hanazono Kintetsu Liners players Category:Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players Category:Penrith Panthers players Category:Rugby league centres Category:Rugby league players from Canterbury-Bankstown Category:Rugby league second-rows Category:Samoa national rugby league team captains Category:Samoa national rugby league team players Category:Samoan rugby league players Category:Toulouse Olympique players Frank Category:Wakefield Trinity players Category:Widnes Vikings players Category:21st-century Australian sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Frank Winterstein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Winterstein) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Winterstein?action=history)). 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